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Matt Wynn at Pard’s Western Shop in Urbana! at Pards Western Shop
TOTALLY FREE EVENT!
Be one of the first 100 to be in line at 5pm Thursday, August 13th to see new country star Matt Wynn at Pard’s Western Store in Urbana!
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Mahomet Music Festival 08/29/2026 at Mahomet Music Festival
Don’t miss Parmalee at The Mahomet Music Festival, Saturday, August 23rd.
Sugarland at the State Farm Center 10/08/2026 at State Farm Center
Sugarland | State Farm Center
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
State Farm Center Presale: August 13 at 10am CT
General On-Sale: August 14 at 10am CT
Click here to buy tickets online.
GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Sugarland today announced The Ride or Die Tour, a 26-city U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Enjoy the Ride, the landmark album that cemented Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush as one of music’s most beloved duos.
The tour will travel across the country delivering a dynamic, high-energy live experience featuring the band’s extensive catalog from the last 20+ years, from hit singles to fan favorites. Visit Sugarland’s site for details on fan pre-sales, local on-sale dates, and VIP upgrades, including once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like access to the band’s soundcheck, personalized autographed guitars, and more.
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